Yes, receiver is somewhat better, and so is the dsp filter circuitry.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Fiorello" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2013 2:38 PM
Subject: ts590


> Hi;
> I posted this question a week or two ago  but lets try rephrasing.  I 
> currently own a ts480-s-a-t and am reasonably familiar with that radio. 
>  I wonder what I'm getting if I upgrade to the ts590?  It covers the 
> same frequencies and transmit power is the same.  Is the receiver 
> significantly improved?
> Also some engineer went out of their way to use somewhat different 
> connectors for the ts480 microphone and paddle for starters.  When they 
> put the ts590 together did they go back to the traditional connectors or 
> stay with those on the ts480?
> Thanks
> -- 
> richard